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"An action hero is reborn!"* raves top critics about the "intense, exciting"* origin story of Tom Clancy's iconic hero Jack Ryan. The thrills are non-stop as CIA recruit Ryan (Chris Pine) is caught in a dangerous web of intrigue and espionage spun between a shadowy government agent (Academy Award-Winner Kevin Costner), his unsuspecting fiancée (Keira Knightly) and a fearless Russian power broker (Kenneth Branagh). Jack must quickly evolve from soldier to analyst to full-fledged operative to stop a devastating terrorist plot against the United States. The stakes have never been higher in this "taut, tense and terrific" thrill ride. *Scott Mantz, Access Hollywood ** Bill Bregoli, CBS Radio News

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David Denby

"Shadow Recruit" is fun in a minor, winter-season way.

Alex Pappademas

I'm aware that commercial and cultural forces require everything to be rebooted triennially with fresher, hotter stars. But this is the second time the Jack Ryan franchise has rejected a youth transplant.

Rex Reed

The dim star wattage in this fifth rehash is palpable from the start.

Richard Roeper

This is the very definition of an OK thriller.

Connie Ogle

Director Kenneth Branagh knows how to invest the ridiculous with a sort of grandeur - Exhibit A: the surprisingly fun Thor - but Shadow Recruit is more straightforward in nature, so he can't get too fancy.

I'm aware that commercial and cultural forces require everything to be rebooted triennially with fresher, hotter stars. But this is the second time the Jack Ryan franchise has rejected a youth transplant.

Director Kenneth Branagh knows how to invest the ridiculous with a sort of grandeur - Exhibit A: the surprisingly fun Thor - but Shadow Recruit is more straightforward in nature, so he can't get too fancy.

nonsensical mess When Jack gets off the plane in Russia (why did he go to Russia again?), there's an attempt on his life. But no one, not even Jack, bothers to ask the obvious question--why were they shooting? or who was shooting? Obviously Jack's cover was blown wide open, right? But the movie pushes forward, as if it never happened, just one of those things on a bad Friday morning... Come on, where did this movie begin to make sense? I guess even fine actors need to pay the bills..

I really disliked this movie Not good, movies are for entertainment. Movies are a way for one to project his or her thoughts into a masterpiece or at least a decent showing. This movie is non of that. The directing and acting is weak, the characters have little development and it gets to the point where you really do not care what happens. The concept is well thought but badly played. This movie is dull, boring, and just plain awful.

A bit of a conundrum here... The first half of this movie is REALLY good. Tells a good Jack Ryan origin story and sets us on the path to become reacquainted with the character with all of the spy intrigue and suspense you could possibly want. But once act 3 kicks in the plot becomes too convenient to ignore. It's like the writer got really tired after all the effort put into a the first 2 acts and then just decided to phone it in for the climax. That said, I liked the actors & most of the plot. I'll watch it again, but it has its flaws

Pathetic - cheap trick for a quick buck Was looking for an action flick indicative of the Bourne series, I didn't expect to be blown away by Shadow Recruit but am typically easy to please. This film completely missed the mark. The plot was limp and filled with holes. The acting would have been laughable if I hadn't been crying over the 5 bucks I'd just flushed. And the directing... Well there are just no words...

Great movie! I guess I read too many bad reviews of this one so I didn't expect much from it. To my huge surprise it's a great movie and I absolutely love it! Pine's acting is intense and Costner is as good as ever. They make a wonderful team. I never cared for Keira Kneightly before but she does a wonderful job here. The plot is compelling and the action fast-paced and thrilling. The only thing that I think could be said against it is the barely updated cold war scenario (although the plot otherwise works well).

Any more rounds? Chris Pine is an awesome action actor, reminds me of Scott Bakula, because of his fight scenes that you see on Star Trek. Was looking forward watching him go one on one with more than just one bad guy. Unfortunately, you get a high dose of thrills that you really dont see as a big deal. They leave you kinda hanging for more, but also they dont tell you why he didn't get married 3 years ago, which will haunt me for the rest of the night.

Not for fans that enjoy Tom Clancy books This movie was kind of a huge disappointment for me. It was good but not great, and focused very little on the spy game. It felt very rushed. Jack Ryan book fans should know that they took the character name only and some other characteristics, this isn't the same one from the novels.

Tom Clancy Does it Again Great movie... I'm not a professional critic, so I recommend this movie to the average person who can sit down and enjoy a movie without directing each and every single scene. Those people probably live very sad lives.

Very good movie, everything was well done, yes it was a typical US vs Russia plot, alot of people expect every single Jack Ryan movie to be filled with action in every scene, people have to remember that this is the begining of Jack Ryan, this is how he started and become who he is in the other films, The Hunt For Red October, Clear and Present Danger and The Patriot Games. There is a story line that goes with every scenario. Despite Shadow Recruit being a bit slow, it's a good movie to show how he began.

Meh Only the first part of this movie is even remotely believable. Bummer, the plot just quit and turned into a "die hard" remake after they got back to the states. Tough to find a good movie these days.

good story but execution could have been better Who doesn't like some good hard CIA action (a la Jason Bourne)? The story is pretty well executed but there are a few too many leaps as the plot moves along.

Classic Tom Clancy Story A lot of people give reviews without understanding that...everything don't have to be over the top and unbelievable. Jack Ryan is a very good movie. Nice cast and again classic Kostner acting.